News for 'Amitabh Bachchan'

Meet Amitabh's Eternal Sidekick

Meet Amitabh's Eternal Sidekick

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Actor Ram Sethi -- famously nicknamed Pyarelal -- goes back in time.

Will Sidharth Make A Better Bachchan?

Will Sidharth Make A Better Bachchan?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Sidharth Malhotra feels working on Mission Majnu gave him an opportunity to 'ape' his idol, Amitabh Bachchan.

Babus coached Bofors execs on shielding Rajiv Gandhi: Book

Babus coached Bofors execs on shielding Rajiv Gandhi: Book

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

An upcoming book by investigative journalist Chitra Subramaniam claims that senior Indian bureaucrats "tutored" Bofors officials in a secret meeting in 1987 on how to absolve then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of all blame in the infamous bribery scandal. The book, "Boforsgate," details how the meeting was held to cover up the alleged Rs 64 crore bribe in a Rs 1,437 crore deal for Howitzer guns, and how Indian officials provided advice on concealing information from investigators. Subramaniam's revelations are based on documents provided to her by the Swedish head of police investigating the Bofors case.

Parineeti, Amitabh, Danny, Sarika, Neena, Anupam, Boman in Sooraj Barjatya's Next!

Parineeti, Amitabh, Danny, Sarika, Neena, Anupam, Boman in Sooraj Barjatya's Next!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Arjun Kapoor is The Lady Killer... 'Here's to the strongest of them all! The girls!' says Manushi...

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar at Pran's prayer meet

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar at Pran's prayer meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The veteran actor passed away into the ages on July 12.

Heavy police security for Amitabh, Saif

Heavy police security for Amitabh, Saif

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The controversy-ridden film opens in theatres tomorrow.

Amitabh to join Aishwarya in Cannes

Amitabh to join Aishwarya in Cannes

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Amitabh Bachchan is ready to make his proper international debut, thanks to his first Hollywood film, The Great Gatsby, where he has a small but pivotal role.

PIX: Amitabh, Nagarjuna receive NTR national awards

PIX: Amitabh, Nagarjuna receive NTR national awards

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The actor joined luminaries from the Telugu film industry for the awards show.

Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19, discharged

Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19, discharged

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Abhishek, his father, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, actor-wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan were all admitted at the isolation ward of the Nanavati Hospital here after they tested positive for COVID-19 in July.

Who can beat the Big Bachchan?

Who can beat the Big Bachchan?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Here is a look at how we rate the competition: A few A-list actors taking on roles originally made famous by Amitabh Bachchan.

PIX: Amitabh-Shatrughan party with Hema Malini

PIX: Amitabh-Shatrughan party with Hema Malini

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The actress-turned-politician celebrated her 68th birthday on October 16.

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to racial attacks on Indian students in Australia by rejecting an honourary doctorate offered to him by an Australian university.The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, had offered the 66-year-old veteran a doctorate for his contribution to the world of entertainment and Bachchan had earlier accepted the title. "I have been witnessing, with great dismay and shock, the recent violent attacks on Indian students," wrote Bachchan.

Police harassed Bachchan, favoured Raj: Azmi

Police harassed Bachchan, favoured Raj: Azmi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Police harassed superstar Amitabh Bachchan and favoured people like Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi alleged on Friday. Azmi claimed Bachchan was forced to withdraw a case of attack on his bungalow in Mumbai during the anti-north Indian campaign led by the Raj's party.

Amitabh rocks in Ek Ajnabee

Amitabh rocks in Ek Ajnabee

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Bachchans check out Avatar

Bachchans check out Avatar

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Bachchan showers praise on Maharashtra

Bachchan showers praise on Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Showering praise on Marathi and Maharashtra, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he was indebted to the state which shaped his destiny and gave him name and fame.

PIX: Bachchans celebrate Aaradhya's 1st birthday

PIX: Bachchans celebrate Aaradhya's 1st birthday

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's daughter Aaradhya turned one on November 16.

Now, Amitabh is just a phone call away!

Now, Amitabh is just a phone call away!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Amitabh Bachchan takes to vogging. Wondering what that is? The actor explains.

PIX: Bachchans, Sridevi, Madhuri party with Shah Rukh Khan

PIX: Bachchans, Sridevi, Madhuri party with Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The Chennai Express actor threw a star-studded bash at his Bandra residence over the weekend.

PIX: Bachchans, Sridevi, Madhuri party with Shah Rukh Khan

PIX: Bachchans, Sridevi, Madhuri party with Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The Chennai Express actor threw a star-studded bash at his Bandra residence over the weekend.

Irani mostly angry, trying to copy Amitabh: Congress

Irani mostly angry, trying to copy Amitabh: Congress

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'We will defeat her with the blessings of the people of Amethi, but we will always respect her as an opponent'

No stopping birthday boy Amitabh!

No stopping birthday boy Amitabh!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

At 68, Big B is as busy as ever.

Now Alexa will respond in Bachchan's voice

Now Alexa will respond in Bachchan's voice

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Every word spoken by "Alexa Bachchan" is computer-generated, not a recording.

Do you like Amitabh's Paa look?

Do you like Amitabh's Paa look?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

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Abhishek Bachchan returns on Dhoom 3 sets

Abhishek Bachchan returns on Dhoom 3 sets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollwyood celebrities are tweeting.

PIX: Amitabh catches up with Nagarjuna, Prabhu

PIX: Amitabh catches up with Nagarjuna, Prabhu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Amitabh Bachchan shoots for a Kalyan Jewellers ad, alongwith Malayalam actress Manju Warrier.

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

We examine why Madhuri Dixit has producers and marketers queueing up, long after quitting the industry.

Bachchan put on liquid diet

Bachchan put on liquid diet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is undergoing treatment in the Lilavati Hospital for abdominal pain, is recuperating and is on a liquid diet, a hospital spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

Thackeray praises Bachchan as 'superstar of India'

Thackeray praises Bachchan as 'superstar of India'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Thackeray distanced himself from remarks made in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Samana that praised Tamil superstar Rajnikanth, who had his early life in Karnataka, for his stand on the Hogenakkal issue. It said it had 'dwarfed' Bachchan when it came to taking a firm position on issues relating to Maharashtra. Thackeray said the actor was a family friend.

Bachchan on Bofors, land purchase

Bachchan on Bofors, land purchase

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

In an exclusive interview to Bhupinder Chaubey of CNN-IBN, Bachchan denied that he was suffering because of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

PIX: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Goes To Hospital

PIX: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Goes To Hospital

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The star was accompanied by her parents Vrinda and Krishnaraj Rai, husband Abhishek Bachchan and in-laws Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Nanda.

Amitabh on Ash's accident

Amitabh on Ash's accident

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

Quiz: How many movies did Prakash Mehra make with Amitabh Bachchan?

Quiz: How many movies did Prakash Mehra make with Amitabh Bachchan?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Lyricist Sameer has much reason to celebrate!

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

A day after the wedding of the year, a special function, called the Shubh Ashirwad, was held on July 13 to bless the newlyweds, Radhika and Anant Ambani.

Amitabh was critical, admits Abhishek

Amitabh was critical, admits Abhishek

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Abhishek Bachchan finally speaks up about his dad's illness.

Lata, Bachchans congratulate Sachin

Lata, Bachchans congratulate Sachin

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Here's what the stars are tweeting.

Amitabh takes on Ramadoss again

Amitabh takes on Ramadoss again

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Friday utilised the reinstatement of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Director P Venugopal to take another dig at Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, with whom the actor had had a war of words over on-screen smoking. "Minister Ramadoss has had a bad day today," Bachchan said in his blog. The Bollywood superstar had hit out at the Union Health Minister earlier in his blog.